DOCSLIB.ORG

Farewell from High Commissioner Brown Positive I Am Leaving Ottawa with a Sense of Confidence About the Links Between Our Two Countries

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Farewell from High Commissioner Brown Positive I Am Leaving Ottawa with a Sense of Confidence About the Links Between Our Two Countries Australia News VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3 NOVEMBER 2011 Australian High Commission Ottawa Farewell from High Commissioner Brown Positive I am leaving Ottawa with a sense of confidence about the links between our two countries. outcomes 2 The last three years have produced some good results, notably the creation of the Australia-Canada from CHOGM Economic Leadership Forum, the launch of a joint study on the trade and investment relationship, co- operation in combating people smuggling and strengthened foreign and defence policy consultative mechanisms. Carbon pricing I have been particularly pleased at the close links 3 between Australia and Canada in the G20, a fact approved which underscores the common ground between our countries on economic issues such as financial regulation and the need for open markets. Cairns Group As two middle powers with a major stake in a well- ministers in 4 functioning global rules-based order, now more Saskatoon than ever our two countries should make the most of our economic credentials and capacity for policy innovation to exert influence on the direction of the global policy debate. Canadian 8 As I have said many times since coming to Ottawa, there is much to do in the world, but relatively few Ashes return countries that can do it. Working together, we can make a greater impact than if we act separately. On a personal note, I want to thank all of my Canadian friends and colleagues for their cooperation and Australians assistance. I have deeply appreciated the many well wishes that my family and I have received. I hope that the festive season and the New Year bring much happiness and success to you and your families, on show at 11 and I trust you will remain firm and active friends of Australia in Canada. TIFF Justin Brown Trans-Pacific Partnership trade negotiations (TPP) Ministerial 14 Commenting on the expressions of interest from Canada – together with Japan and Mexico – in joining the visits TPP negotiations, Australia‘s Trade Minister Dr Craig Emerson emphasised that Australia is looking for a comprehensive, high-quality agreement. Dr Emerson noted that the TPP is more than a traditional NAFTA-style trade agreement; it will also deal Out and about with so-called ‗behind-the-border‘ impediments to trade and investment. with the High 18 From Australia‘s perspective, we want the TPP to produce genuinely new market access openings. The TPP Commissioner has the potential to form a building block for free trade across the Asia-Pacific region, and to generate new growth opportunities at a time when the WTO global negotiations are stalled. AUSTRALIA NEWS NOVEMBER 2011 P A G E 1 -COMMONWEALTH NEWS- CHOGM makes progress in reinvigorating the Commonwealth The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), chaired by Prime Minister Gillard, took place in Perth, Western Australia from 28-30 October. 51 developed and developing nations were represented at CHOGM, with 38 Heads of Government attending, including Prime Minister Harper. The agenda for CHOGM was ambitious and ended with leaders reaching agreement on a number of significant resolutions, many relating to the recommendations contained in the report presented by the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) which was established at CHOGM 2009 to examine ways to reinvigorate the Commonwealth. Canadian Senator Image courtesy of thecommonwealth.org Hugh Segal was a member of the EPG. Of particular significance was the agreement by the Commonwealth leaders to conclude a charter of the Commonwealth, a central recommendation of the EPG. The charter is envisaged as bringing together the Commonwealth's values, principles and aspirations in one clear and powerful statement. CHOGM 2011 agreed that there would now be a process of consultation on the text of the charter with the aim of finalising it in 2012. Leaders also addressed the EPG recommendation for a commissioner for democracy, human rights and the rule of law, which was supported by Australia and a number of other delegations, but not all. The proposal for a commissioner will now be evaluated by the Secretary-General and the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group who will report back to leaders. In a significant development for global food security, Commonwealth leaders agreed to the ‗Perth Declaration on Food Security‘ which emphasises the importance of reducing barriers to trade in agricultural goods, improving agricultural productivity and providing market -based incentives for farmers in developing countries to grow food. The final CHOGM communiqué, outlining the 17 major areas of agreement, is available online. chogm2011.org The High Commissioner addresses a pre-CHOGM reception held at his residence on 21 October. AUSTRALIA NEWS NOVEMBER 2011 P A G E 2 -LATEST NEWS- Parliament approves carbon pricing package Australia‘s ‗Clean Energy Future‘ legislation has now passed through both houses of Parliament, clearing the way for the introduction of a price on carbon in July 2012. The carbon price will apply to around 500 of the country's biggest greenhouse gas emitters. At the same time, a $40 million Energy Efficiency Information Grants program will lend support to small to medium sized businesses to help them reduce their energy costs. Prime Minister Gillard described the passage of the legislation as a major milestone in Australia's efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and to create economic and job opportunities in zero emitting technologies. climatechange.gov.au cleanenergyfuture.gov.au Launch of Asia White Paper In October Prime Minister Gillard announced the launch of a White Paper on Australia in the Asian Century. She described the White Paper as providing a ‗national blueprint for Australia‘ to help it navigate the Asian Century. An advisory panel will prepare the White Paper. It will be led by Dr Ken Henry, former Secretary of the Treasury Department. Other members are Professor Peter Drysdale, Catherine Livingstone, and John Denton. The development of the White Paper will include an intensive period of consultation with the community and international partners. The panel is due to report to the government in the first half of 2012, with the White Paper to be released in mid 2012. Australia to host G20 in 2014 The recent G20 summit in Cannes agreed that Australia would host the G20 in 2014. This meeting promises to be the most significant gathering of international leaders Australia has ever hosted. The host city has not yet been named G20.org AUSTRALIA NEWS NOVEMBER 2011 P A G E 3 -TRADE NEWS- Cairns Group ministers in Saskatoon The 36th Cairns Group Ministerial meeting took place in Saskatoon from 7-9 September and was chaired by Dr Emerson and hosted by Canada‘s Minister for Agriculture, Gerry Ritz. The Cairns Group is a coalition of 19 agricultural exporting countries committed to agricultural trade liberalisation and reform. Dr Emerson said there had been a frank and honest assessment at the meeting on the disappointing state of play in the WTO Doha Round of negotiations. Food security issues were also discussed, with the Group agreeing that market mechanisms provide the best hope of matching world food supplies with rising demand. There was also consensus that now is the right time to eliminate agricultural export subsidies and limit farm subsidies, given the budgetary pressures in the United States and Europe and high global food prices. cairnsgroup.org Top left: Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Gerry Ritz; Deputy Premier of Saskatchewan, Ken Krawetz; Australian Minister for Trade, Dr Craig Emerson. Top right: Ministers Ritz and Emerson. AUSTRALIA NEWS NOVEMBER 2011 P A G E 4 -NEWS- Bumper trade surplus and record exports in Asian century Australia posted a trade surplus of $3.1 billion in August - the second highest on record. Dr Emerson said Australia's convincing bounce-back from the export slump earlier this year testified to the resilience of Australian exporters. trademinister.gov.au Australia helps fight international crime Australia‘s Attorney-General Robert McClelland and Foreign Minister Rudd announced the Australian Government will provide a $250,000 funding boost to support the work of the International Criminal Court (ICC), as part of Australia's ongoing commitment to international criminal justice. Mr Rudd said the ICC continues to play a critical role in bringing perpetrators of serious crimes of international concern to justice. foreignminister.gov.au Foreign Ministers Rudd and Baird meet in Bali Australia‘s Minister for Foreign Affairs Kevin Rudd and Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird meet for the first time, along with New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully, at the 44th ASEAN Ministerial Conference in Bali, Indonesia. AUSTRALIA NEWS NOVEMBER 2011 P A G E 5 - INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & AID - Australia assists developing countries into trade Australia will contribute $2 million under the World Trade Organization‘s Enhanced Integrated Frame- work (EIF), a multi-donor program which brings together least-developed nations, donors and interna- tional agencies, to assist the world‘s poorest countries integrate into the global trading system. Foreign Affairs Minister Kevin Rudd and Trade Minister Craig Emerson announced the contribution in connec- tion with the Third Global Review of trade-related development assistance (Aid for Trade) at WTO headquarters in Geneva on 18-19 July. Landmark agreement to help world’s poorest Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Kevin Rudd, and World Bank Group President, Robert B. Zoellick, have signed a Partnership Framework, which will elevate Australia's partnership with the World Bank Group to a new level, providing a model for future donor cooperation. The agreement fol- lows Australia's Independent Review of Aid Effectiveness, which recommended that Australia build greater strategic partnerships with multilateral institutions. Microfinance support for 26 million women in developing countries Australia will help millions of women in developing countries to achieve economic independence through microfinance funding.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Playbookyour Youth & Adult Recreation Registration Opens April 20 Online Edition
    SUMMER REGISTRATION summer 2020 BEGINS APRIL 20 AT 5:30 AM playbookyour youth & adult recreation registration opens april 20 online edition includes: Art Station, Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, The Pavilion and Bend Senior Center SUMMER 2020 PAYMENT OPTION: Payment is optional at time of registration. Choose your payment amount from no money down to full fee. Any remaining fees are due 30 days prior to program start date. CONTACT US phone: (541) 389-7275 email: [email protected] website: bendparksandrec.org ADMINISTRATION & RECREATION SERVICES summer 2020 | online edition 799 SW Columbia St. • p. (541) 389-7275 Welcome to “Your Playbook.” You’re invited Bienvenido a su Revista de Actividades Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 5:00 pm to play, learn and thrive in the many recreation Recreativas “Playbook.” Los invitamos a Administration will be closed: May 25 - Memorial Day, programs, facilities, parks and trails available participar, aprender y crecer de manera sana July 3 - 4 - Independence Day, Sept. 7 - Labor Day to you this season. Whether you are one, en muchos de los programas de recreación, one hundred or somewhere in between, centros de recreación, parques y senderos THE ART STATION the Bend Park & Recreation District is disponibles durante esta estación del año. 313 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr. • p. (541) 617-1317 your place for play. Bend Park & Recreation District es el lugar Open for scheduled programs and open de recreación ya sea para una persona, studio hours. See schedule online. cientos o menos. BEND SENIOR CENTER VISION STATEMENT: To be a leader in FOLLOW US: 1600 SE Reed Market Rd.
    [Show full text]
  • The Natwest Series 2001
    The NatWest Series 2001 CONTENTS Saturday23June 2 Match review – Australia v England 6 Regulations, umpires & 2002 fixtures 3&4 Final preview – Australia v Pakistan 7 2000 NatWest Series results & One day Final act of a 5 2001 fixtures, results & averages records thrilling series AUSTRALIA and Pakistan are both in superb form as they prepare to bring the curtain down on an eventful tournament having both won their last group games. Pakistan claimed the honours in the dress rehearsal for the final with a memo- rable victory over the world champions in a dramatic day/night encounter at Trent Bridge on Tuesday. The game lived up to its billing right from the onset as Saeed Anwar and Saleem Elahi tore into the Australia attack. Elahi was in particularly impressive form, blast- ing 79 from 91 balls as Pakistan plundered 290 from their 50 overs. But, never wanting to be outdone, the Australians responded in fine style with Adam Gilchrist attacking the Pakistan bowling with equal relish. The wicketkeep- er sensationally raced to his 20th one-day international half-century in just 29 balls on his way to a quick-fire 70. Once Saqlain Mushtaq had ended his 44-ball knock however, skipper Waqar Younis stepped up to take the game by the scruff of the neck. The pace star is bowling as well as he has done in years as his side come to the end of their tour of England and his figures of six for 59 fully deserved the man of the match award and to take his side to victory.
    [Show full text]
  • Shane's Gain in Bangalore Stalemate
    14 Thursday 16th October, 2008 Shane’s gain in Bangalore stalemate by Tristan Holme involvement will be is highly ques- tionable, included as he was after Listening to Zaheer Khan after the uncapped Bryce McGain’s the drawn first first Test in withdrawal from the tour through Bangalore you’d have thought that injury, but his first appearance in India, and not Australia, had held Test cricket was a nervous one. the upper hand for the majority of While he did claim the scalp of the match. India’s most revered batsman in “They are the ones on the back Sachin Tendulkar, that was his foot now because they couldn’t only wicket in the match and he take 20 wickets,” he said cheekily. failed to trouble the Indian bats- “They couldn’t even get me and men on a fifth-day wicket which Harbhajan (Singh) out.” did hold some encouragement. Zaheer was in a bullish mood Most interesting was Ricky after claiming the man-of-the- Ponting’s assessment of White’s match award for his six wickets showing, defending his man but and unbeaten 57 in India’s first then going on to say that a “quali- innings, but while Australia will ty spinner” would have made the be disappointed not to have final day much more interesting claimed first blood in the four-Test as India held on for a comfortable series, it was the placidity of the draw. pitch on the final day which was There was no denying that most to blame. White left much to be desired and As Australia embark on their so Australia’s lack of a top-class most testing year of cricket since spinner remains their greatest the season that included their weakness.
    [Show full text]
  • P17 Layout 1
    WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2017 SPORTS Australia yet to work out how to stop Kohli: Lehmann BRISBANE: Australia have yet to work out a Kohli has scored six of his 15 centuries in his have to bowl enough good balls and that’s years later, Lehmann said Steve Smith’s side bowlers, led by pacemen Glenn McGrath and plan to foil India captain Virat Kohli beyond 12 matches against Australia, averaging going to be the challenge for our spinners have the bowlers to take 20 wickets against Jason Gillespie, and spinner Shane Warne. bowling well and hoping for some “luck” 60.76 compared to his overall average of and for our quicks, challenging his defence Kohli’s men. “The great thing with the Australian cricket against the in-form batsman, coach Darren 50.10. Former test batsman Lehmann, a and making sure he’s playing in the areas we “We’ve got spinners who can take 20 team for years has been, backs to the wall Lehmann has said. member of that victorious Australian side, want him to play.” wickets and quicks who can reverse the ball,” brings the best out of players,” said Lehmann. Kohli was man-of-the-series against said his players had been watching videos of Michael Clarke’s Australia were white- he said. “So we’re not fearing getting the 20 “Someone like Matthew Hayden will England, plundering 655 runs off their Kohli and his team mates for months but washed 4-0 during their last tour of India in wickets, we’ve just got to put enough score- stand up or Damien Martyn will come out of bowlers at an average of 109.16 to comfort- were yet to work out how to combat the 2013 where a breakdown in team discipline board pressure on them.” That would mean a nowhere and actually play well on a tour.
    [Show full text]
  • Working Paper 9/2016 October 2016
    Crawford School of Public Policy TTPI Tax and Transfer Policy Institute TTPI - Working Paper 9/2016 October 2016 Dr Diane Kraal Senior Lecturer, Monash Business School Monash University Abstract Newly available archival documents give insight into the Hawke Government (1983-1991) political and consultative processes, which resulted in the Australia’s Petroleum Resource Rent Tax Assessment Act 1987 (Cth). The recently unpacked private papers from 1984 of Dr Craig Emerson (a Ministerial economic advisor at the time of petroleum tax reform) provide a unique perspective into the consultative process via hand-written files, draft reports with annotations, and personal observations. Further, relevant files from the National Archives of Australia reveal the government’s petroleum tax reform discussion papers, media statements, industry responses to the tax, comparative tax modelling and the records of consultative meetings from 1984. This paper draws on these new files to provide a brief narrative and identify the dominant stakeholders in the route to petroleum tax reform for a later more detailed enquiry by the author into the roles of key persons in the progression of resource policy to legislation. This paper is the result of preliminary research into government archival files, which have just been released, at the request of the author. Thus the archival files, as well as the Emerson files, have been accessed for the first time. Keywords: Taxation, resource rent tax, tax reform, Petroleum Resource Rent Tax, energy policy THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Tax and Transfer Policy Institute Crawford School of Public Policy College of Asia and the Pacific +61 2 6125 9318 [email protected] The Australian National University Canberra ACT 0200 Australia www.anu.edu.au The Tax and Transfer Policy Institute in the Crawford School of Public Policy has been established to carry out research on tax and transfer policy, law and implementation for public benefit in Australia.
    [Show full text]
  • Australia Supports the Listing of Chrysotile Asbestos in Rotterdam
    Australia News VOLUME 3, ISSUE 2 J U N E 2 0 1 1 Australian High Commission Ottawa NDP meets Australia supports the listing of chrysotile Ottawa’s 3 asbestos in Rotterdam Convention diplomats Australia took a prominent role at the re- about whether to accept it and if so under cent fifth meeting of the Rotterdam Con- what conditions. Minister’s vention (on Prior Informed Consent Proce- dure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and The Convention operates on consensus statement on 4 Pesticides in International Trade) in argu- and, as in the past, Canada - accompanied trade ing for the listing of chrysotile asbestos on by a handful of developing countries - Annex III of the Convention. opposed the listing. Australia prepared a closing declaration on chrysotile asbestos, Canada hosts Such a listing does not ban or restrict inter- recommitting to its listing, which was agriculture 6 national trade in the product but requires a signed by more than sixty member coun- ministers prior informed consent procedure that re- tries. The US, which has not ratified the quires the exporting country to give notifi- Convention, made a strong statement sup- cation and relevant information on the risks porting listing. Education 9 associated with the product so that the im- linkages porter can make an informed judgement The issue will be revisited at the next Rotterdam Convention in 2013. ANZAC Day in 13 High Commissioner presents Governor General’s Award Canada On 28 May the High Commissioner participated in the presentation of the Governor General's Award in Canadian Immigration Studies to Dr Gerry Turcotte (pictured).
    [Show full text]
  • Ricky Ponting
    2 3 4 World Cup 2003 TOP OF THE CHARTS Syed Khalid Mahmood Foreword by Mansoor Akhtar Published by Jumbo Publishing 5 Copyright © Syed Khalid Mahmood Cover Design: Athar Amjad ISBN: 969-8893-01-6 1st Edition: 2006 Price in Pakistan: Rs. 500 Published by Jumbo Publishing Suite # 15, Ground Floor, Habib Chamber, ST-12, Block 14, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, University Road, Karachi-75300, Pakistan Phones: +9221 34890388, 34890389 Fax: +9221 34890387 Web: www.jumbopublishing.com Email: [email protected] All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the permission of the publishers and the copyright holder. 6 To my younger daughter Beenish whose innocence and grace inspire me, motivate me and keep me focussed 7 8 Foreword Pakistan’s cricket team until a few year ago had quite clearly lacked in the critical areas of game plan and strategy, mental strength, fitness and making optimum use of their individual brilliance to the team’s cause. The decline had perhaps begun as early as the 1999 World Cup final, and peaked during the 2003 World Cup tournament and it became more obvious in the aftermath of the twin series defeats against India at home in early 2004. The services of Bob Woolmer as coach were acquired by the Pakistan Cricket Board in an effort to ensure that the team came up with improved performance and did justice with the loads of talent. The move has paid dividends.
    [Show full text]
  • The Murali Factor That Didn't Go Lanka's
    The Island, Tuesday 10th January, 2006 Proteas to consult Muralitharan over Botha action South African coach Mickey Botha was reported by match The International Cricket Council series. Arthur said he had never ques- “It was never ever brought to the Arthur says he hopes to call upon referee Chris Broad following the has 14 days to complete a report on “We know Murali quite well and tioned the legality of Botha’s action. attention of the match referee, it Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan to third Test against Australia in Botha. he’ll do it with pleasure,” he said. “I haven’t ever really queried it was never brought to our attention, help Proteas off-spinner Johan Sydney on Friday. Arthur said he was hopeful of “So if we can get Murali to get and the thing is that he played a the umpires were happy with him. Botha, who has been placed on Broad has previously reported speaking with Muralitharan, who down and give Johan some tips and whole one-day series for us in India, So, its funny that in Australia it gen- report for a suspected illegal bowl- Muralitharan and Indian spinner arrives in Australia this week with help him, I see it as a win-win situa- he played all five games, and never erally rears its head here a little bit.” ing action. Harbhajan Singh. Sri Lanka for the triangular one-day tion.” ever was it an issue,” he said. – ABC ‘Sri Lankan behind The Murali factor that Rugby World Cup threat’ The International Rugby Board (IRB) says a top Sri Lankan rugby official appears to have driven a bid to challenge New Zealand’s hosting didn’t go Lanka’s way rights to the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
    [Show full text]
  • Cricket for India (CFI) - a Platform to Experience the Passion of Cricket Batting
    Cricket for India (CFI) - A platform to experience the passion of cricket Batting » Batting - Place and Run!!! » On the Back-Foot and Behind - Batting - Part IV » ODI's Action and Adaptation - Batting I » Batting - The psychological demands » Preparation for a game - Opening the Innings » The Art of Batting - III » The Art of Batting - II » The Art of Batting » Foot work works » Equipment - The 'essentials' - I » Bat and Pad » Horizontal Bat Strokes - Part II » Horizontal Bat Strokes - Part I » Of Defence and Drives » To become a good batsman Batting - Place and Run!!! - By Polly Umrigar MODES OF DISMISSALS There are ten ways in which a batsman can lose his wicket: 1 : Bowled 2 : Caught 3 : Handled the ball 4 : Hit the ball twice 5 : Hit wicket 6 : LBW 7 : Obstructing the field 8 : Run out 9 : Stumped 10 : Time out THE ART OF PLACING THE BALL It is unwise for a batsman to specifically make up his mind where he will be hitting a ball even before it is bowled, unless the circumstances are exceptional, like a specialist batsman wanting to keep the strike with a tail-ender at the other end, or a situation wherein a team needs to accelerate with several wickets in hand. Cricket for India (CFI) - A platform to experience the passion of cricket Inzamam-ul-Haq (right) Not the best runner between wickets, but one of the best 'placers' of a cricket ball At the time of taking strike, the batsman should know the exact position of every fielder. Only then will he be mentally conditioned to placing the ball in the right areas.
    [Show full text]
  • 中澳智库年度经济对话 Australia-China Annual Think Tank Economic Dialogue
    中澳智库年度经济对话 Australia-China Annual Think Tank Economic Dialogue Conference report June 18 2017 Grand Hotel Beijing, China Contents About the organisers ....................................................................................................... 3 Program .......................................................................................................................... 5 Dialogue participants (Australian delegation) .................................................................. 7 Discussion papers ......................................................................................................... 15 Topic 1: Evaluation of the China-Australia FTA and the potential upgrade of bilateral trade institutions ......................................................................................................... 15 Discussion paper 1 by Ange Ou and James Laurenceson ..................................... 16 Discussion paper 2 by Craig Emerson .................................................................... 17 Discussion paper 3 by Richard Colbeck ................................................................. 20 Topic 2: The foreign capital entry and negative list system, and promoting the sustainable development of investment relations between China and Australia ........ 23 Discussion paper 1 by Hans Hendrischke and Wei Li ............................................ 24 Discussion paper 2 by David Uren .......................................................................... 36 Topic 3: The One Belt One Road
    [Show full text]
  • Monarch Presents First Ever Luxury Bollywood and Cricket Cruise
    Monarch presents first ever Luxury Bollywood and Cricket cruise By : INVC Team Published On : 9 Mar, 2016 10:14 PM IST INVC NEWS Chandigarh, Monarch Cruise CEO, Somesh Jagga, and Chairman Shane Hodges announced about launches the first ever luxury cruise featuring the best of Cricket, Bollywood and Cuisine. The cruise will feature legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, along with Brett Lee, Shane Warne and many other cricketing legends. Other celebrities will include entertainers such as Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Neha Kakkar and Neha Dhupia, Stand-up comedians Vir Das and Papa CJ, Industry leading DJ’s NYK and Gouri Sharma, with celebrated Chefs Sanjeev Kapoor and Vineet Bhatia serving up mouth-watering cuisine. Monarch Cruise CEO, Somesh Jagga, and Chairman Shane Hodges presented this unique concept to everyone present at the launch announcement while also adding that cabin sales are open for all to experience at monarchcruise.com. The glamorous cruise offers seven different itineraries with four 7-day legs, two 13-day legs, and one 26-day experience for the cruise enthusiasts. Departing from Singapore March 5th, 2017, the ship will course through Kuala Lumpur, Phuket, Penang, Colombo and Cochin before reaching Mumbai and retracing the route back to Singapore. As per the initial reports, ticket sales have been very strong, with selected cabin types already selling out. Elaborating on the concept of Monarch Cruise, Somesh Jagga said, “Throughout this cruise, we will bring to Indian travellers the ultimate luxury cruising lifestyle in a way that is truly unique. The Monarch Experience positions travellers up close and personal with their most beloved Bollywood stars and Cricketing legends, like they have never experienced before.” Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar also commented, “The Indian sub continent is passionate about Cricket and Bollywood and this cruise promises to be a thrilling experience with some of the best from these fields on board.
    [Show full text]
  • Canada Aiming for Strong Effort
    MEN’S DIVISION 1 Canada aiming for strong effort leven of Canada’s squad from the 2014 Toronto-centric team features players from AFL International Cup have returned, coast-to-coast. PLAYER TO WATCH Ewith the team aiming to improve on its Australian Football in the ice hockey- Jim Oertel fifth-place finish. dominated Canada continues to grow, with A product of Vancouver’s junior “Continuity has been a big issue for our leagues set up across the country. Teams also footy program and at age 26, program so I’m pleased we can return so play in regional championships, with this year’s already has more than a decade many players,” coach Cody Royle said. “The squad including many players who featured in of footy experience under his 24-year-olds we included in 2014 are now those carnivals. belt. Playing for Carrara Saints our core and I’m excited to see what they do This year’s Canadian squad will benefit from under former Team Canada coach on the big stage.” In an encouraging sign for the input of veteran Carlton defender Dennis Ben Roberts, Oertel will captain the Northwind at this year’s carnival. the growth of Canadian footy, the previously Armfield, who will assist team preparations. NORTHWIND CANADA CAPTAIN: JUSTEN ‘JIM’ OERTEL COACH: CODY ROYLE TEAM MANAGER: BRAD HEIDEBRECHT COLOURS: RED AND WHITE HT WT MATCH 1 MATCH 2 MATCH 3 MATCH 4 MATCH 5 No Name DOB cm kg Home club G B G B G B G B G B 1 CJ BRASSINGTON 26/10/1989 183 86 Burnaby Eagles (UHSVU Vultures) 2 Christian HARBOUR 24/04/1992 173 65 Etobicoke Kangaroos (Hampton Rovers) 3 James
    [Show full text]